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Date prepared: 22 March 1999

Material Safety Data Sheet ETHANE DIOL

Date revised: December 2008

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0CON-133

1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and the Company/

Undertaking

2. Composition

3. Hazards Identification

4. First Aid Measures

Substance or preparation trade

name:

Ethane Diol

Unique reference number(s): 0CON-133

Company/undertaking name &

address:

Logitech Ltd.,Erskine Ferry Road, Old Kilpatrick, GlasgowG60 5EU, Scotland, UK

Telephone: (+44) 1389 875444

Emergency telephone number: As above

Substance: Organic solvent

EC -No: 203-473-3

CAS number: 107-21-1

Harmful if swallowed

Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. Insevere cases, obtain medical attention.

Skin contact: Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove

contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Insevere cases, obtain medical attention.

Eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes.If discomfort persists, seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and giveplenty of water to drink. Obtain medical attention.

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Date prepared: 22nd March 1999

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5. Fire-Fighting Measures

6. Accidental Release Measures

7. Handling and Storage

8. Exposure Controls

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide

Special exposure hazards in fire: None established

Required special protective

equipment for fire-fighters:

N/A

Personal precautions: Wear appropriate protective clothing.

Methods for cleaning: If regulations permit, mop up with water and run towaste, diluting greatly with running water. Otherwise

absorb on an inert absorbent, transfer to containerand arrange removal by disposal company. Ventilatearea to dispel residual vapour. For large spillagesliquids should be contained with sand or earth andboth liquids and solids transferred to salvagecontainers. Any residues should be treated as forsmall spillages.

Handling: Usual precautions for flammable liquids should betaken.

Storage: Store at room temp. (15 to 25C recommended). Keepwell closed and protected from direct sunlight andmoisture.

Exposure control limits, and source: As appropriate to quantity handledUK exposure limits: OES. long-term, mg/m3: 10 -

Ethane-1,2-diol, particulateRespiratory protection: Use self-contained breathing apparatus

Hand protection: Use nitrile gloves

Skin protection: Plastic apron, sleeves, boots - if handling largequantities.

Eye protection: Chemical splash goggles, face shield.

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Date prepared: 22nd March 1999

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

10. Stability and Reactivity

11. Toxicological Information

12. Ecological Information

Appearance: Colourless liquid.

Odour: Almost odourless.

Boiling point: >197C

Melting point: -13C

Density (g/ml): 1.11

Flashpoint (C): 116.1C / 241F

Explosion limits, lower:

Explosion limits, upper:

1.8%13%

Ignition temperature: 410C

Vapour pressure:- Density:

1mm Hg, 54C2.14

Solubility in water: Miscible in all proportions

Stability: Stable

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents, aluminium, chromylchloride, alkali hydroxides, perchloric acid.

After eye contact: irritant effect, mucosal irritationAfter skin contact: irritant effect. Danger of skin absorptionAfter ingestion: agitation, CNS disordersSystemic effect: After a latency period: tiredness, ataxia (impaired locomotercoordination), unconsciousness. Damage to: kidneys.

Further data: LD50 4700mg/kg oral, rat.No evidence of carcinogenic properties. Evidence of reproductive effects

No environmental hazard is anticipated provided that the material is handled anddisposed of with due care and attention.

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13. Disposal Considerations

14. Transport Information

15. Regulatory Information

16. Other Information

The data contained in this Safety Data Sheet has been supplied as required by the Chemicals

(Hazard Identification and Packaging) Regulations 1993, as amended, for the purpose of

protecting the health and safety of industrial and commercial users who are deemed capable ofunderstanding and acting on the information provided.

Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by

regulations which vary according to location. Contact your local waste disposalauthority for advice. or pass to a chemical disposal company. Rinse out emptycontainers thoroughly before returning for recycling.

UN-No: IMDG class: NRIMO: NR Packaging groupIATA: NR Packaging groupCorrect technical name: NOT RESTRICTEDADR/RID: NIR

Labelling: According to EC directives

Symbol: Xn - Harmful

R-phrases: R22

Harmful if swallowed

S-phrases: S2

Keep out of reach of children

EC-No: 203-473-3

NOTE: THIS DATA SHEET DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A USERS ASSESSMENT OF

WORKPLACE RISK AS REQUIRED BY HSW ACT, COSHH, MANAGEMENT OF

HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS, OR OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY

LEGISLATION.

Recommendations/restrictions: The user must be instructed in the proper workprocedure and be familiar with the contents of theseinstructions.

Use: For use with silicon carbide and aluminium oxidepowders when processing water soluble materials.

Abbreviations: N/E: Not establishedN/A: Not available